Moving to Togo from South Korea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from South Korea to Togo? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from South Korea to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to South Korea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KR
6.9
TG
22.7

South Korea performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KR
$5,081
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KR
25.2
TG
0.8

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KR
19.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KR
11.4t
TG
0.3t

South Korea generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KR
45.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KR
85.2%
TG
3.4%

South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KR
2.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KR
$50,600
TG
$2,800

South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KR
83.0 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KR
2.9
TG
41.2

South Korea performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Seoul Rain: 55.8 in/yr (1418 mm)
63° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Seoul Lome
Jan–Mar 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Seoul Lome
Jan 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Korea Meteorological Administration Korea Meteorological Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea and Togo. To live, work, or study long-term in Togo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Togo's immigration authority.

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
South Korea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting South Korea

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter South Korea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

South Korea performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to South Korea?

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 25.2 in South Korea. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to South Korea?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KR TG
Population 51,844,834 8,492,333
Currency South Korean Won (₩) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Korean French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +82 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112